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159 First St, Melrose, MA 02176

  • $1,211,000

    Last sold 09/16/2014 for $555K

  • 4

    bed

  • 2.5

    bath

  • 2,519

    Sqft ($220/Sqft)

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About 159 First St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1925
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 6,625 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
A most desirable street in Melrose - a stone's throw from Winthrop School and Town Common. Bus to Oak Grove just around the corner! This 4 BR East side dutch colonial boasts a large living room with gleaming hardwood floors, gumwood molding and a wood burning stove. Off the Living Room is the dining room that also offers hardwood floors and has sliders to the deck. The dining room is open to the kitchen that is nice and bright - there is a half bath is on this level as well. Upstairs there are four corner bedrooms and a full bath. A walk-up attic is awaiting for your finishing touches - add a fifth bedroom or office. The basement has a 3/4 bath and also has the laundry. There is an over sized heated two car garage that will house all your over-sized toys. A great yard that has plenty of room for summer gatherings.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Katherine Platcow
Listing Office - Century 21 Sexton & Donohue
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#71701706 • last updated 11 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 15 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 71701706
SqFt 2519
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.15
Property Tax 5770
Year Built 1925
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 3 Bathroom - Full
Primary Bathroom No
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - 3/4
# Half Baths 1
Primary Bedroom Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 7
Kitchen Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Balcony / Deck, Recessed Lighting
Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Balcony / Deck, Main Level
Basement Full, Interior Access
# Fireplaces 1
Interior Features Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Cable Available, Walk-up Attic
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Block, Fieldstone
Exterior Shingles, Wood
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Garage/ Parking Detached, Heated
Parking Desc Off-Street, Paved Driveway
# Parking Spaces 4
# Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Features Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard
Lot Desc Paved Drive
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity 60 Amps/Less, 200 Amps
Utility Connections For Gas Range
Utilities: Hot Water Natural Gas
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, House Of Worship, Public School
Location
Neighborhood Winthrop School/Mount Hood
County Middlesex
Middle School MVMMS
Elementary School Apply
High School MHS
APN M:0F8 P:0000006, 656798
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public, Paved, Sidewalk
$1.21M
Range: $980K-$1.44M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $5,967/month
Gross rent multiplier: 7.8 - Good
  • Sep 2014
    mls logo MLS # 71701706
  • Sep 16, 2014 Sold
    $555,000 (+0.9%)
  • Jul 29, 2014 Under Agreement
  • Jul 15, 2014 Contingent
  • Jun 19, 2014 Listed
    $549,900
  • 159 First St
    $555K
  • Melrose East Side
    $786K -21% y/y
  • 02176
    $769K -48% y/y
  • Melrose
    $749K -9% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
165 1st St, Melrose, MA 02176 $888,000 3/1 1,080 0.01
153 1st St, Melrose, MA 02176 $1,347,000 3/2 2,289 0.01
62 6th St, Melrose, MA 02176 $954,000 3/1 1,805 0.02
282 E Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176 $697,000 3/1 857 0.02
147 1st St, Melrose, MA 02176 $1,495,000 4/2 2,720 0.03
156 1st St, Melrose, MA 02176 $1,443,000 4/2 2,504 0.03
294 E Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176 $619,000 3/2 1,400 0.03
288 E Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176 $1,085,000 4/2 2,062 0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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8/10
Winthrop Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Melrose School District
8/10
Hoover Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Melrose School District
9/10
Horace Mann Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Melrose School District
5/10
Melrose Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Melrose School District
7/10
Melrose High School
public Grades 9-12
Melrose School District
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